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Editorial Humane Education – a Core Value...... 4 By Hugh H. Tebault, III

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www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 3 Editorial E X P E C T A T I O N S Humane Education – a Core Value

Hugh H. Tebault, Latham Foundation’s President with Brother Buzz

ver its many years of operation, The Latham since the 1920s. Latham was one of the organizations Foundation has used innovative methods to help that worked to have the education code include such a teach humane education to a changing society. We declaration. Inculcating the principles of humane education have used direct classroom teaching, youth news- seems like such a defined goal, easily stated and understood. Oletters, radio drama, live television programming, Unfortunately, time has now shown otherwise. syndicated television shows, specialty films and books, our Latham Letter magazine, and most recently, the Internet There are some who now misuse the term humane education as tools to share our message. to include only their own philosophy of life – not just the base values that the society has been using. By redefining the The core value of humane education has remained unchanged concept of humane education, these groups have effectively – a strong anchor holding us steady in the rising tide of repurposed the law to support their own ideology and causes moral relativism. Its virtues of empathy, altruism, gentleness, – not at all the intent of the law to teach a commonly defined, honesty, kindness and self-confidence are positive forces narrowly focused “humane education” value set. supporting a wide array of other attributes and beliefs that make up the true melting pot of our society. I recently wrote to a national organization to protest their funding of a political action “humane education” piece aimed For example, to those working on a farm and active in animal at kindergarten to high school. In the K-2 module the teacher husbandry, the humane treatment of animals has a different was instructed to tell the children about animals, to have reality than it does for a person living in a city whose only them draw pictures and mail them to their congressman and relationship to animals is an occasional dog or cat on a leash the White House to support a certain federal bill. I feel there or avoiding droppings on the sidewalk. Yet both can hold must be a firewall between the political action a group may the same value that humane education teaches. Both can choose to do and the materials we call humane education show respect to animals and others in an appropriate way aimed at children. for their life experience every day. Humane education is and should remain a core value and The desire of many to have these common humane education include the teaching of empathy, altruism, gentleness, values taught has been codified in the laws of many states honesty, kindness and self confidence.

An California Education Code Section 233.5(a) example Each teacher shall endeavor to impress upon the minds of the pupils the principles of morality, truth, justice, patriotism, and a true comprehension of the rights, duties, and dignity of American citizenship, and the meaning of equality and human dignity, including the promotion of the of harmonious relations, kindness toward domestic pets and the humane treatment of living creatures, to teach them to avoid idleness, profanity, current and falsehood, and to instruct them in manners and morals and the principles of a free government. (b) Each teacher is also encouraged to education create and foster an environment that encourages pupils to realize their full potential and that is free from discriminatory attitudes, practices, code: events, or activities, in order to prevent acts of hate violence, as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 233.

4 / The Latham Letter / Summer 2009 www.Latham.org Of Note

Latham Letter “Link” Articles Compiled Survey Says: 70% of those surveyed for Your Research say that their companion Convenience animals are definitely family members. As Phil Arkow reminds us, “When people are abused, animals are at risk and when animals are abused, people are at risk.” The Human-Companion Animal Bond (HCAB) Latham has included articles about the link between animal abuse and other Takes Off – literally forms of violence in the Latham Letter since 1994. Those more than 50 articles are now listed in a single document and hot-linked directly to the issue and page where they originally appeared.

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www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 5 COVER STORY

How 2nd Chance 4 Pets Exemplifies the Human-Companion Animal Bond

ike most of us, Los Gatos, California high-tech marketing consultant Amy Shever was profoundly affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. She thought about Lthe families that had been torn apart by the attacks including the approximately 800 pets that were orphaned after losing their The website (www.2ndChance4Pets. owners in the wreckage. org) is lively and extremely infor- With this vivid reminder mative. You’ll find: that tragedy can happen to anyone regardless of age, • Tools for emergency planning for pets such as emergency contact Amy started thinking about cards and care instructions, her own future and what • Detailed information about the might happen to her pets components of a lifetime care should they outlive her. plan (identify caregivers, prepare She began to research what written instructions, and set up a options were available for fund), her dogs in the event that • Links to legal and financial something happened to her. professionals, She discovered that there • Important considerations for was very little information selecting a lifetime care program available. Additionally, or facility, she learned that thousands • Lists of breed rescue groups, of healthy, adoptable pets sanctuaries, and perpetual care Founder Amy Shever, Dan Vold, and Barney. are euthanized in shelters programs, Organizations that provide and in veterinarian clinics because their owners die or become • financial assistance for pet disabled. medical-related expenses, Newsletter archives The rest, as they say, is history. • including one issue dedicated In 2004 Amy established 2nd Chance 4 Pets, a 501(c)(3) all- to the special needs volunteer organization dedicated to reducing the number of pets of our avian euthanized due to the death or disability of their human care- companions, and givers. The group provides comprehensive information to pet • Virtual volunteer owners, veterinarians, animal care organizations, hospices, and opportunities. Meals on Wheels volunteers. Their resources include lifetime care solutions to ensure that our companion animals will always be This is a highly-recommended cared for. resource!

6 / The Latham Letter / Summer 2009 www.Latham.org Attention Rescue and Shelter Organizations: When a pet owner dies or becomes disabled, what happens to their pets?

For free information to distribute to your pet adopters, please send an email to [email protected].

One simple change that can make a big difference to your adopters is for you to include this additional question on your pet adoption form: ”If something should happen to you and you no longer could care for your pets, who may we contact to provide care for them?” This question will prompt pet adopters to stop and think about this issue and encourage them to identify a backup caregiver. www.claymyersphotography.com

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The 60-minute webinar will outline what options are available to ensure “lifetime care” for pets and how organizations can help adopters plan for their pets should their pets outlive them. Participants will also learn how to hold community workshops to deliver important information to pet lovers and how these workshops can match homeless pets with new pet adopters as well as to identify new volunteers and donors.

THE SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE on the PetSmart Charities website for viewing at anytime. Recorded Webinars are a great option for participants whose schedules conflict with live sessions. They also provide a great opportunity to go back and revisit the information, as well as have staff members view the seminar. To access recordings, go to http://petsmartcharities.webex.com, then click on Recorded Sessions on the left-hand side of the screen. From there, choose the session you are interested in watching and click view. Sound during the recordings will come through your computer, so make sure to have the volume turned up.

For assistance in viewing recordings, call Robin Mason at 1-800-738-1385, ext. 2487.

www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 7 Designing Effective Reinforcers: What Every Teacher and Humane W Educator Should Know By Lynn Loar and Hilary Louie, Evelyn Pang, Michelle Ma, Maya Rankupalli, Geoffrey Pott

hen a humane educator visits a school, the children usually I try to reinforce with enthusiasm, pay close attention and behave well because they are interested descriptive praise and a dollop of in the animal the humane educator brings. Versed in relevant hoopla the achievements large and topics like responsible pet ownership and positive reinforce- small of my students. I point out ac- ment, humane educators provide a positive experience for their complishments as they occur; write, students and are reinforced by the students’ participation and email and mail notes of congratula- good behavior. Because these presentations tend to go well and be met with tions, letters to parents and teachers enthusiasm, humane educators may be generally pleased and not give focused touting achievements; mark gains attention to what specifically the children find reinforcing. We probably have with certificates, candy, outings and a list of things we do, say and give that we believe are reinforcing to children whatever else I think will be reinforc- – but has any of us asked an actual child what’s reinforcing and why? ing. How much difference does all this stuff make? Would other things Psychiatrist Irvin Yalom and his pseudonymous client Ginny Elkin co-authored matter more? a book called Every Day Gets a Little Closer: A Twice-Told Therapy (NY: Basic Books, Inc., 1974) about their separate perceptions of their sessions together. To find out what children find rein- They agreed that each would write a session summary after each meeting, but forcing, I’ve recruited five of them to not share them until six months had gone by. The book publishes first Yalom’s co-author this article. Our names ap- summary, then Elkin’s of the same session, going session by session over the pear in the byline in descending order course of treatment. It’s a fascinating read – if you didn’t know the design, you of age (with four decades separating wouldn’t believe they were writing up the same meetings. There’s virtually the first and second author!). All of the no overlap in their insights or remarks. Yalom talks about the clinical tech- authors have several years of experi- niques he uses, the breakthroughs and changes he observes, how he chooses ence with clicker training, tagging and his words and interventions and gauges their impact. His client remarks on reinforcers. Together we’re going to none of this. What matters to her are things like his showing up each week on figure out what children find reinforc- time, his paying attention, and his incidental smiles and pleasantries (which ing, but first, I’d like my co-authors he doesn’t mention). to introduce themselves:

8 / The Latham Letter / Summer 2009 www.Latham.org HILARY: Hi, I’m Hilary Louie and I’m in my What’s a reinforcer third year of high school. I started clicker training at and why is it the age of 8 and have loved it ever since. Some of reinforcing? you may know me from another article I wrote for the Latham Letter about using clicker training and Michelle: A reinforcer is something incremental steps in everyday life (“I just came to the learner likes; it encourages the pet a dog: What clicker training taught me about learner to repeat a behavior to earn everyday life,” Latham Letter, Winter, 2009, more reinforcers. Treats reinforce Photo: Ayumi Meegan Photo: Ayumi pp. 6-7). learning. For example, I give my dog a small treat for sitting down. The EVELYN: Hello, everyone. My name is Evelyn treat reinforces the dog’s lesson. She Pang, and some of you may know me from the book knows that if she sits down again, Good Dog! Kids Teach Kids about Dog Behavior she’ll get another treat. That is how and Training (Wenatchee, WA: Dogwise Publish- reinforcers work. Kids also like treats, ing, 2008, www.dogwise.com) which I wrote with especially candy. my co-author Hilary Louie. I started clicker training when I was 8 years old and I enjoyed it and stuck Geoffrey: I like getting money. I can

Photo: Ayumi Meegan Photo: Ayumi with it. buy what I like with it. I also like getting candy because it’s sweet. MICHELLE: Hi! I’m Michelle Ma. I first en- countered clicker training when I was ice skating, Michelle: I like getting money for at the age of eleven. Besides being a 7th grader, reinforcers because then I can save it I’m also a writer. Some of you may know me from up and buy what I want. Small snacks the brochure that I wrote, along with Maya. It was are yummy and serve as a small treat. about clicker training and how it could be applied My younger brother likes candy and to ice skating. With sports, it’s called tagging. I also toys as reinforcers. At his young age, wrote a letter to Hilary and Evelyn about their book.

Photo: Tom Boat Photo: Tom he is not that concerned with saving It was published in the Winter, 2009, issue of the money or cashing in points. Rather, he Latham Letter on page 7. prefers something he can get instantly, like candy. Toys are important to him MAYA: Hi, I am Maya Rankupalli. I’m 10 years because he likes to play with them th old and in 4 grade. I started clicker training and a lot. He especially likes Pokemon tagging with Lynn when I was 7. Michelle and I cards. wrote a brochure about it called “Tagging: A New Way to Learn to Skate.” It teaches you how to earn Hilary and Evelyn: We both started points and what to do with them. You can find it un- clicker training with dogs and learned der materials for children on the Pryor Foundation’s about them as we continued teaching

Photo: Barbara Boat web page, www.thepryorfoundation.org. It’s also them. The dogs that we trained had included in the DVD TAGs on Ice.* (See page 11.) different reinforcers. Some dogs liked cheese; some liked chopped hot dogs GEOFFREY: My name is Geoffrey Pott and I and some liked dried liver. It doesn’t am 7 years old. I am in first grade and have been ice always have to be food though; some skating with Lynn since I was 4 years old. I have dogs enjoy toys more than food. three years’ experience with tagging and the point When we play the clicker training system. game, it doesn’t always have to be Photo: Vivian Sam Photo: Vivian

www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 9 with dogs or other pets. Humans can enjoy the game too. We get candy as our McKellar took Hilary and Evelyn to reinforcers. Denny’s for lunch and then brought There are other reinforcers that we work for. At school, we do our homework them back for their ceremony. Evelyn and study for tests to earn good grades. Teachers also give us extra credit for later remarked that the best part of the doing extra work. Friends or family members may also give us food, drinks day was lunch at Denny’s. or other treats. All these reinforcers drive us to work harder than we normally would. It’s reinforcing when a teacher asks us for help with chores because it makes us feel that the teacher trusts us and believes that we are responsible. Step back from your hectic This not only makes us feel better about ourselves but also gives us a better opinion of our teacher. and pressured daily routine Lynn: Parents and teachers often ask me – with frustration, exasperation for a second. If something or dismay – when they can stop giving candy and other rewards for good behavior, things they think their children should be doing anyway. I hear a serious is bothering one of different message, “I’m busy and this takes a lot of time and attention. How long must I do this?!” Breaking things down into small steps, marking each your children, if that child feels with a click or tag, and following that click or tag with a treat is how you teach a new behavior – coming when called, riding a bicycle, putting clothes in the threatened or at risk in some hamper. You don’t need to do this for the same behavior once it’s learned, but you’ll want to do this with every new behavior to make learning fun way, wouldn’t you want that and easy. You’ll also want to do this so that you come across as a generous and involved teacher, or, as Hilary and Evelyn put it, so your kids will have child to come to you for help? a better opinion of you. Step back from your hectic and pressured daily routine for a second. If Children won’t unless they’re something serious is bothering one of your children, if that child feels threatened or at risk in some way, wouldn’t you want that child to come to you sure they can count on a patient for help? Children won’t unless they’re sure they can count on a patient and supportive reception. They don’t distinguish between being brushed off and supportive reception. because their point is trivial and you’re busy and how you would respond if they said, “Somebody tried to lure me into a car after school today.” “The candy matters” is the general consensus of all the children I’ve worked with over the years. This is a currency that has meaning and value to them. Written reinforcers: You can substitute pennies or points to be cashed in for other things (there’s a good list at the end of Michelle and Maya’s brochure), but candy adds a Certificates, letters (to you, about celebratory and playful feeling the other treats don’t. your accomplishments to parents, Hilary and Evelyn completed their first brochure, “Teaching with a clicker: grandparents, teachers), emails. What How to train people and animals with a clicker and treats” (posted in English, makes written reinforcers meaning- Spanish and Chinese on www.thepryorfoundation.org in the section on ful? materials for children), shortly before Karen Pryor’s first Clicker Expo confer- ence, which happily for us was held in nearby Berkeley. Karen and I planned Geoffrey: I like the letters and to give the girls a reinforcing thrill – the girls would distribute copies of their emails to my teachers and my par- brochure to the participants, then be called to the front of the room, be given ents because they make me feel good clickers and congratulations by Karen, and applause by one and all. Karen about myself. and I put thought and planning into this celebration and it went well. The girls seemed pleased and the applause was generous. Because I was teaching a Maya: I get to see what I have done workshop inappropriate for children immediately before, my colleague Elaine well and so do the other people the

10 / The Latham Letter / Summer 2009 www.Latham.org letter or email got sent to. Also, I about our mail – that other people (our parents and siblings) could not open feel good about me, and the people our mail! who see the certificate or letter can be proud of me too. What about praise as a reinforcer?

Michelle: To me, the design of Michelle: Reinforcers could be praise, or encouragement. These words are the certificate doesn’t really matter, meaningful and effective. As long as they are sincere and well meant, I will but it’s very nice if it is pretty. It’s be happy. Oh, and smile! A smile is worth a thousand words. meaningful if you get a certificate for something you worked hard on Hilary and Evelyn: When people say, “You did great” or “Good job,” it’s and believe you did well. Certificates nice, but adding how we did well, giving us the details of why they like the remind you of your accomplishment work, is better. For example, many people have said they like our book and and can make you feel proud of your- brochures because we explain principles of clicker training in clear, straight- self. I like letters to me or my family forward, simple language. When we hear the reason, we understand the kinds (mostly from teachers writing about of things they look for and can expand on so they’ll like the next thing we do good grades). A letter, something even more. that the other person took time to do, We believe that teachers should pay attention to what they say to their seems more personal. Written rein- students and their tone of voice. Spoken praise is good if the teacher speaks forcers are meaningful because they without sarcasm. Kids can hear the encouragement in the tone of voice. It’s OK express feelings in words. for teachers to be strict. Sometimes it’s a good thing so students don’t think the teacher is a push over, but it’s also important for teachers to show their Hilary and Evelyn: There are soft side and be approachable so students will open up and talk. If teachers many different types of certificates. always maintain a strict façade, it makes it difficult for kids to walk up and Some are printed from a computer. talk to them. We like the ones that don’t look mass produced, ones that are embellished Lynn: In the next issue of the Latham Letter, part II of this article will con- with beautiful designs or made out of sider the reinforcing values of writing, the point system and earning money fancy paper. Once we got a plaque! for good work. That people took time to make unique certificates tells us that people care about our work and that we accom- * TAGs on Ice is a plished a lot. documentary by Lynn Lynn forwards emails from people Loar and Libby Colman saying why they liked our book. about an ice skating This lets us see the different kinds program for children of people who are reading our book with special needs even though we may not know them. and their families . It can Knowing that our book is getting be purchased from people’s attention gives us a sense of www .clickertraining .com, accomplishment. www .Amazon .com, and We like getting mail specifically at the Winter Lodge in addressed to us. We feel very excited Palo Alto, CA where the because kids rarely get mail. Get- program takes place . ting letters with our names on them makes us feel older, more mature and important. We also got to make rules

www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 11 Be Kind Belize Teaches Kindness and Empathy Miss Zulma Vasquez and her class By Colette Kase

umane education is based of the community as adults. Humane species but they are also considered on the concept that all life education also helps children develop a delicacy, particularly their eggs. is precious. Humane educa- better interpersonal skills such as Keeping wildlife, even endangered tion teaches young people speaking and listening while improv- wildlife, as pets is the norm. Being Hthe value and importance of ing their attitudes towards caring for a responsible pet owner here means treating other living creatures with others. Humane education promotes keeping it from being eaten by a kindness. In Belize, probably more empathy and respect for all life. crocodile! The local humane society than most places in the world, the struggles just to care for the dogs and cycle of life is all around us. Belize The Challenges cats that come their way. is a country that treasures and values I was an animal welfare professional its natural resources and many in the United Kingdom for 15 years Be Kind Belize Belizeans have worked hard to ensure and now I live in San Pedro, the only Nevertheless, I designed a humane that much of this beautiful country is town on a small island off the coast of education programme to compli- kept as natural reserves. This means Belize called Ambergris Caye (popu- ment the Belize National Curriculum, that some animals are now well lation about 20,000). Setting up a enabling schools to take part while protected and respected, but not all. humane education programme here fulfilling their educational obliga- Children in Belize may encounter has been quite a challenge. Everything tions, and it is now up and running. many animals as they grow up, both I create has to be culturally aware and domestic and wild, and it is important the children have very different cul- As well as providing a full humane they learn about them. tural references in terms of wildlife, education programme for free to any companion and farm animals. For school in San Pedro, it is an eight-part It has been established that children example, dog training is pretty much programme that can be adapted to any that learn to be kind to animals are unheard of here. Children have never school schedule. Be Kind Belize also also kinder to people, are better at heard of a Guide Dog and it would organizes educational special events communicating and are more likely to be hard to convince them that they for children, such as the recent tour of become helpful and caring members exist. Green Iguanas are a protected schools undertaken by Marisa Tellez

12 / The Latham Letter / Summer 2009 www.Latham.org from the American Crocodile Educa- rain forest. They will also tion Sanctuary (ACES), who gave an receive a Be Kind Belize exciting presentation to children about T-shirt and a knapsack full crocodiles in San Pedro. Be Kind of goodies donated by well Belize is also creating an Educator’s wishers. Pack and will provide free training to any teacher or educator who wishes The children of San Pedro to introduce the programme to their are so bright and enthusiastic school and run it ‘in house.’ and they just seem to be so excited about learning how We have an exciting new programme to protect the environment called the Kind Kids Award. Six and save it for generations children were selected by their peers to come. But we don’t just as being the ‘kindest kid’ in their teach about the environment Child cycling home with Be Kind Belize certificate class. As a reward, I have organized - Be Kind Belize teach- a two-day field trip to the mainland es children to be kind called the Kind Kids Adventure. to themselves, kind to During this trip they will visit a wild others and kind to ani- bird rehabilitation centre, visit and mals. The workshops learn about alternative energy tech- are fun and interactive nologies, explore a National Park and the kids have a and receive a lesson from the Audu- great time participat- bon Society, see a Belizean cowboy ing, making teaching who specializes in humane training and learning a won- techniques in action, visit a Belizean derful experience. village vet to learn about vocational opportunities, spend the night in a jungle lodge, and visit a Green Iguana breeding and research facility (for The children learn about return to the wild). For fun they will captive birds get to go cave tubing through the

For additional information please visit http://www.belizebirdrescue.com/bekindbelize.html. Our email is [email protected].

We depend entirely on the initiative taken by those who hear about our work to come forward and support us.

We also have a couple of videos up on You Tube, which your readers might be interested in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYS832Z3wF4 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgXRepOQemE .

Be Kind Belize in action

www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 13 Children and Animals Together (CAT): Assessment and Diversion Program in Arizona

By Debra J. White

n October 1, 1997 16-year- Risley-Curtiss, associate profes- old Luke Woodham stabbed sor of social work at Arizona State his mother to death. He then University, CAT was created for Oopened fire on his Pearl High troubled children and the animals School classmates killing two, injur- they abuse. “It took a year to de- ing seven. That wasn’t his first taste velop,” says Risley-Curtiss. “But we of blood. He had already tortured have a program now that’s ready to and then set fire to the family dog work with clients.” Dr. Christina Risley-Curtiss Sparkle. Other mass murderers, such Prior to enrollment, a clinical as Jeffrey Dahmer, had histories of social worker completes a thorough of education for the Arizona Animal animal abuse. Perhaps their ram- assessment of the child and family Welfare League, helps Risley-Curtiss pages could have been prevented if including the child’s involvement in coordinate the program, which is they received psychological help as animal abuse. A family history, in- funded through ASU by the Kenneth children. cluding child abuse and/or domestic A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank For years, teachers, psychiatrists violence, is taken. Other records are Trust. Myers-Ramos works closely and social workers didn’t know what also reviewed. Based on the findings, with Risley-Curtiss and others such to do with children who hurt animals. an appropriate plan is designed for as the public defenders office and the Professionals lacked treatment op- each child. Department of Economic Security. “I tions and few understood the inextri- Referrals can be mandated or look forward to this challenge,” says cable link between animal abuse and voluntary and the program is strictly Myers-Ramos. child abuse. confidential. The therapeutic inter- “We started CAT to fill an unmet Times changed. Humane educa- vention part is held over three week- need,” says Risley-Curtiss. A little tion in the school systems reached ends for three hours each for children over a year ago, a probation officer tremendous strides teaching kind- ages 6-17. Parents are oriented to sought an appropriate treatment ness and respect for all living beings. the program in the first session and program for two 10-year-old boys Books, movies, and even songs engaged in homework assignments accused of killing a cat. Nothing was spread the humane message. Even with their children. The sessions are available. “The probation officer giant corporations like Boeing have held at CAT’s animal welfare partner, ended up talking to me and that’s how employee kindness clubs. the Arizona Animal Welfare League CAT began – to give these kids a place An innovative program in Arizona in Phoenix, where the children are to get help,” says Risley-Curtiss. called Children and Animals Together involved in a series of experiential Maricopa County District Attor- (CAT) Assessment and Diversion is therapeutic activities that teach ney’s office prosecutor Tony Church another small step towards change. empathy to animals. agrees. “Often juvenile offenders The brainchild of Dr. Christina Michelle Myers-Ramos, director commit heinous crimes against

14 / The Latham Letter / Summer 2009 www.Latham.org According to the Humane Society of the United States

• Most children who abuse animals are boys. animals,” he says. “There simply isn’t a program within the probation • They do poorly in school. department to provide them with • They are loners with a history of anti-social behavior. the help that they obviously need.” • They have child abuse or domestic violence in their Church says CAT is a good option for first time offenders. background. CAT has widespread community support. Pam Gaber, president and founder of Gabriel’s Angels, a pet therapy group whose goal is to break State Humane Officers Sworn In the cycle of violence in abused and at-risk children, says, “CAT is the answer for children who need an intervention in their lives because violence could escalate towards humans.” Risley-Curtiss says, “CAT will in- tercept the cycle of violence for both animals and children by providing needed interventions.” Through col- laboration with the AAWL they plan to stop, treat and prevent childhood animal cruelty.

Lo s An g e l e s – Seven California State Humane Officers were sworn in by American Humane at an Appointment Ceremony where they received their official badges . The ceremony was held at a beautiful Nature and Wildlife Center in Franklin Canyon where staff, friends and family gathered to witness the statement of their oath and celebrate this proud occasion, which is a critical achievement for the Film Unit program and for American Humane .

The commitment and training that the six new officers chose to undertake advances American Humane’s credibility in the field and raises the bar in terms of the knowledge base and law enforcement capacities of the program . The officers join Sgt . Edward Lish and several existing Humane Officers on the on-call Safety Representative staff in other parts of the country .

The Officers are from left to right: Sgt. Ed Lish, Rebecca Humber, Michelle Myers-Ramos Tonya Obeso, Trin Oliphant, Jonne Rodarte, Jami LoVullo and Danielle Macdonald-Wolcott.

www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 15 Link Coalition Launched

in Connecticut Providing veterinary and respite care for up to 60 days, SafePet enables pet By Phil Arkow and a long-term goal of establishing a owners to access emergency shelters, Annie Chittenden statewide Link coalition, CT SafePet inpatient and residential treatment is reaching out to law school stu- facilities, knowing that their cherished dents at Quinnipiac College and Yale animals are safe and well cared for. he Connecticut SafePet Project, University, as well as to veterinarians, In response to the needs of some the first Link coalition effort women’s shelters, elderly protective of Connecticut’s most vulnerable in that state, was launched on services, and youth and family ser- residents, SafePet assures confidential TMay 1 by Our Companions vices agencies that provide counsel- and highly personalized standards of Domestic Animal Sanctuary, Connect- ing and crisis support. care. Our frontline staff and licensed icut’s first pet Safe Haven program. Despite research demonstrating veterinarians review and prioritize Annie Chittenden (mailto:safepet@ how animals are abused to coerce each clients needs and coordinate ourcompanions.org), who was a par- and control the human victims of services accordingly. ticipant at the National Link Coalition intimate partner violence, a surpris- Each request for services repre- Town Hall meeting in Portland, ME, ing philosophical difference emerged sents a unique set of circumstances. last June, reports that the Town Hall’s between animal welfare and domestic In every instance, we advocate for the high energy and networking provided violence organizations: the former best outcome for the animals in our the impetus behind the project. With believes that abused animals should custody. not be allowed to go back to an abusive home if the woman chooses to How to Make a return, while the latter recognizes that Referral this difficult decision rests with the Referring agents/agencies may re- woman alone. The CT SafePet Project quest SafePet services on behalf of addresses this issue by providing full their clients by calling 860-242-9999, disclosure of their terms of service ext. 322. in a Client Consent and Release Agreement, allowing victims of abuse to make an informed decision before requesting protective services for their animals.

What is SafePet? CT SafePet protects family pets in times of crisis.

16 / The Latham Letter / Summer 2009 www.Latham.org CT SafePet Client Screening and Safety Plan Guidelines for Referring Agents

To determine whether your client would benefit from CT SafePet services, it is important to ask a few simple questions and provide your client with the following safety planning guidelines before applying for acceptance into the program:

1. If your client is in need of residential treatment or 7. Whenever possible, please ask your client to bring their emergency shelter, and/or is in an abusive or violent pet’s crate(s), bedding, toys and/or any special treats their relationship, ask if s/he has any pets. pet enjoys so the animal will have familiar items and foods they are accustomed to while adjusting to 2. If yes, ask whether the pet’s health, safety and/or well- their new environment. being will be at risk if your client were to leave the animal(s) at home. Specifically, ask whether anyone who 8. If your client chooses to apply for SafePet services, please would be responsible for the animal(s) care has ever help her/him to complete all three of our application forms. harmed or threatened to harm animal(s). These are the:

3. If yes, advise your client that CT statutes allow pets to be a. Canine, Feline and/or “Other” Animal Profile Form included in a restraining order. Recommend that your client (one per animal); obtain a restraining order that includes their pet(s). b. Permission to Obtain Vet Records and Spay/Neuter Agreement; and 4. Ask your client if any friends or relatives can care for their c. Client Consent and Release pet. CT SafePet resources are very limited and intended Agreement. only to be used as a last resort. 9. Call us at 860-242-9999 ext. 322 to alert us to incoming 5. Before s/he leaves home, advise your client to locate applications. Then fax your client’s completed application copies of recent vet records, pet licenses, rabies and/or to: 860-242-9999 ext. 7. other certificates as proof of legal and responsible pet ownership. These documents will help assure that the pets we, or any other person or organization, accept for foster care will receive appropriate medical and preventive CT SafePet care without duplicating medications or vaccines they P.O. Box 673 • Bloomfield, CT 06002 do not need. 860-242-9999

6. Before s/he leaves home, please ask your client to make a list of all the pet’s prescription medications and PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by individuals without a referring preventive treatments (such as Heartworm and Lyme agent cannot be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed until each of the necessary forms is completed and received by Our disease preventatives, dietary supplements, etc.) including Companions. Services are offered free of charge on a first-come/ first- dosage information. Ask her/him to bring this list and the served basis. Acceptance into the program is at the sole discretion of Our animal’s medications when transporting the animal to a Companions on a case-by-case basis. safe location such as a police station, domestic violence shelter or ER.

www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 17 The Human-Animal Bond and Presidential Pets: How times have changed Now that Bo has settled in at the White House, we thought it would be fun to see what kinds of animals former U.S. Presidents shared their lives with. Only three Presidents didn’t have pets: Millard Filmore, Franklin Pierce, and Chester Alan Arthur. (For a complete list: www.factmonster.com)

George Washington: Polly the parrot; 36 hounds; horses William Taft: Pauline Wayne the cow Thomas Jefferson: A mockingbird; two bear cubs, a gift Calvin Coolidge: 12 dogs; canaries named Nip, from Lewis and Clark Tuck, and Snowflake; cats named Bounder, Tiger, and Blacky; raccoons named Rebecca James Madison: Macaw the parrot; sheep and Horace; Ebeneezer, a donkey; Smokey, a John Quincy Adams: An alligator; silkworms bobcat; Old Bill, a thrush; Enoch, a goose; a Martin Van Buren: Two tiger cubs mockingbird; a bear; an antelope; a wallaby, a pygmy hippo; some lion cubs William Henry Harrison: A goat; a cow Herbert Hoover: Nine dogs and an opossum Zachary Taylor: Old Whitey the horse Harry S. Truman: Feller “the unwanted dog” James Buchanan: Lara, a Newfoundland dog; an eagle; (adopted by Truman’s personal physician); Mike, an elephant an Irish setter

President Dwight D. Eisenhower: Heidi, a Weimaraner Calvin Coolidge John F. Kennedy: Tom Kitten the cat; Robin the had a “pet” canary; Zsa Zsa the rabbit; Sardar the horse; pygmy ponies named Macaroni, Tex, and Leprechaun; hippo. parakeets named Bluebell and Marybelle; hamsters named Debbie and Billie; Charlie, a Welsh terrier plus dogs named Pushinka, Shannon, Wolf, and Clipper, plus Pushinka and Charlie’s pups: Blackie, Butterfly, Streaker and White Tips Lyndon Johnson: Him and Her, beagles; Freckles, a beagle (Him’s pup); Blanco, a collie; Edgar a Abraham Lincoln: Jack the turkey; goats named Nanny and mutt (nee J . Edgar); Yuki, a mutt; hamsters and Nanko; ponies, cats; dogs, pigs, a white rabbit lovebirds Andrew Johnson: White mice Richard Nixon: Checkers, a Cocker Spaniel; Vicky, Ulysses S. Grant: Faithful, a Newfoundland; many horses, a poodle; Pasha, a terrier; King Timahoe, an Irish pigs; dogs; a parrot; roosters setter; fish Benjamin Harrison: Dash the dog; Whiskers the goat; an Jimmy Carter: Grits the dog; Misty Malarky Ying opossum Yang, a Siamese Cat Theodore Roosevelt: Sailor Boy, a Chesapeake Bay George W. Bush: Spot, a Springer Spaniel born in Retriever; Manchu, a Pekinese; Skip, a mutt; terriers named the White House in 1989 to George H . W . Bush’s Jack and Pete; cats named Tom Quartz and Slippers; Millie; Barney, a Scottish terrier; India, “Willie” Josiah the badger; Algonquin the pony; Eli the macaw; the cat; Miss Beazley, a Scottish terrier, a gift from Jonathan the piebald rat; Emily Spinach, a garter snake; the President to the First Lady for her birthday in twelve horses; five bears; five guinea pigs; other snakes; 2004 . The Bushs’s orange-striped polydactyl cat two kangaroo rats; lizards; roosters; an owl; a flying Ernie was judged too wild for White House life squirrel; a raccoon; a coyote; a lion; a hyena; a zebra and now lives with a family in California . 18 / The Latham Letter / Summer 2009 www.Latham.org Benefits of Hippotherapy Validated By Washington University Research Team

Reprinted from Volume 1, 2008 of the Horses and Humans Research Foundation Newsletter www.horsesandhumans.org

Courtesy of Ride On! Therapeutic in getting hippotherapy the esteem it Horsemanship, Newbury Park and Chatsworth, CA, www.rideon.org deserves,” says KC Henry, Executive Director of the Horses & Humans Re- basic skills that form the founda- search Foundation. The research team tion of most functional activities reports that they plan to follow up this of everyday life.” study by conducting a randomized The year-long study primar- clinical trial (RCT) of hippotherapy. “A ily involved measuring stability RCT is the gold standard for evidence changes in children with cerebral of medical treatment efficacy. If we can palsy after 12 weeks of hippo- pull off a successful RCT, the efficacy therapy treatments. The team used of hippotherapy will no longer be in a motorized barrel and Video Mo- question,” says Shurtleff. tion Capture to challenge and mea- The changes observed by the sure the changes in motor control Washington University team were that might have been learned on a confirmed by anecdotal evidence from horse. families of subjects. “One mother Molly Sweeney, President of HHRF, told me that her five-year-old son no esearchers from the was most impressed that children actu- longer hangs out at the edge of the Washington University ally sustained the benefits of hippo- playground watching when the other Program in Occupational therapy for several months after their kids are climbing the slide and playing Therapy, funded by a riding sessions stopped. “The subjects on the equipment,” says Shurtleff. “He grant from HHRF, com- were incorporating improvements from was always too unstable and afraid of pleted a breakthrough hippotherapy into their daily life,” says falling … after his 12-week hippo- study on the therapeutic impact of Sweeney. “They actually maintained therapy intervention, he now climbs up equine therapy for children with cere- a continuum of measurable improve- the slide and plays more on the equip- bral palsy. ment – better head and trunk stability ment than before. Without any urging The study found that hippotherapy, and improved control of their arms as from anyone, he just started doing it.” the use of the rhythmic movement they reach – even months after their “If this and other studies can proof a horse to effect therapeutic gains, hippotherapy sessions ended. That was duce the evidence to convince more improves both head and trunk stabil- a really exciting revelation for us!” insurance companies that kids with this ity and upper extremity function in Shurtleff, on the other hand, was disability can benefit from using horses children with spastic diplegia cerebral most surprised at the magnitude of the as a therapy tool, more kids will be palsy. “effect sizes”, a statistic that compares able to gain from it and become more “Beliefs about the positive effects results of interventions across different functional as they mature into adults,” of hippotherapy are strongly held, but types of experiments. “It is often dif- concludes Shurtleff. “This is a therapy not yet fully supported by objective ficult to say that statistical significance tool that makes a difference. While it evidence,” reports Tim Shurtleff, occu- is equal to clinical significance. With is fun, it is not recreation. It is therapy pational therapist and lead researcher. effect sizes this large, the changes are disguised as fun.” visible to casual observation and likely “We have shown that hippotherapy For additional information and is a therapeutic tool that makes a indicative of clinical change.” research results, visit www.hhrf.org measurable and visible difference in “These findings will go a long way

www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 19 Media Reviews

Animal Shelter Board Game Developed by Elaine Schmid Make learning fun with a board game that puts children in the paws of shelter animals! In this board game, children play the role of animals A Common Bond: at a shelter. They begin at the intake desk by learning why their animal character Maltreated Children and was relinquished to the shelter. Then they move through the shelter – Animals in the Home first through the medical lab, then to the training center, surgery room, Guidelines for Practice kennel or cage, and finally they end up at the adoption desk where he or and Policy she will find a loving family. As the children move through the shelter by advancing their animal by Mary Lou Randour character around the playing board, they learn about their animal and The Humane Society of the US keep a record of how many days he or she is spending at the shelter. The with Howard Davidson number of days varies depending on the animal’s health status, behavior, American Bar Association breed, and age, among other factors. The Animal Shelter Board Game Center on Children and the Law is a great interactive way for children eight years old and older to learn about animal shelters. American Humane in Cooperation Elaine Schmid, the game’s developer is a student at the University with The Humane Society of the United of Illinois. She developed the Animal Shelter Board Game during a hu- States, American Bar Association, and mane education internship at her local humane society while searching Action for Child Protection for a unique idea to capture the attention of the youth she was working with. She’s happy to report that this game really worked! To request copies of this publication, email American Humane at For information on ordering, please contact Elaine Schmid at [email protected] and type [email protected] or visit the website: “Common Bond” in the subject line, http://www.humane-education.webs.com/ or call 800-227-4645.

20 / The Latham Letter / Summer 2009 www.Latham.org Reaching the Animal Mind Clicker Training and What it Teaches Us About All Animals

By Karen Pryor the writing drew me in and held me in Reviewed by Lynn Loar suspense as I read, even when I already knew the outcome of the anecdote or Is your copy of Don’t Shoot the understood the scientific principle – Can Dog! worn out? Have you lent it she really get that wolf to go around that to so many people that you can’t tree and come back? Wow! She did. remember who forgot to return Reaching the Animal Mind will en- it most recently? Don’t despair – thrall and enlighten you. It will motivate Pryor’s new book, Reaching the you to notice and reinforce the detail Animal Mind, is here and it’s a necessary to be a better teacher, trainer, gem. Packed full of cutting edge coach, parent and human being. While science on neurology and inter- you’re waiting for your copy to arrive, do species communication, Pryor’s the exercise that concludes the book: clear, witty and engaging writing entices readers to learn about During the day, make a point of notic- shaping, communicating, feeling something someone else is doing ings, creativity, attachments, fear that you like. It need not be something and the neuroscience underlying unusual. It could be something you it all. The last two chapters pres- already expect the person to do. At the ent innovative work with human end of the day, find time to tell the per- learners, called tagging (TAG is son he or she did that thing right. Avoid an acronym for teaching with acoustical guidance), and the development of TAGteach the word I. ‘I liked the way you…’ is all methodology. Appendices include a glossary, suggestions for further reading, a how- about you, not about the behavior. Just to for cats, dogs, coaches and other adults. Throughout the book and in the appendix, name the behavior. ‘It’s good that you “Find Out More,” the reader is directed to videotaped illustrations of key points at finished your homework.’ ‘You handled www.reachingtheanimalmind.com and to additional references and resources. that phone call well.’ Then do it again The prose sings. Let me put this another way, when was the last time you read the next day, for a different behavior. a glossary with rapt attention and marveled at the precision and elegance of the (p. 255) language? And the humor? Yes, humor. Here’s how Pryor introduces the glossary Even if you feel awkward at first, stick and a sample entry: with it. The people you’re addressing will Dear Reader, respond once they’re convinced you are This is my book, so this is my dictionary. I have attempted to define terms that genuine and are going to stick with the pertain to the topics in this book as I now use them. (p. 238) program. Better still, you’ll notice a shift in yourself, in what you observe and how Operant conditioning: Reinforcement of conscious behavior deliberately offered you experience those around you. And, by the learner. (p. 240) then, you’ll get your treat – your copy of In the interests of full disclosure, let me state that Karen Pryor and I are friends, Reaching the Animal Mind. and that, for more than ten years, I have shared conversation with her and furniture with her dogs. She, Barbara Boat and I comprise the Board of Directors of the Pryor Reaching the Animal Mind: Clicker Foundation, the organization’s name not mere coincidence. My boundless enthusiasm Training and What It Teaches Us for this book is not because of our friendship, but somewhat despite it. You see, I about All Animals had heard many of the stories before and read an earlier draft of the manuscript. So, Karen Pryor I was expecting an excellent book and was looking forward to rereading the history SCRIBNER, A Division of Simon & and science of clicker training and reacquainting myself with the characters, by now Schuster, Inc. more than acquaintances, in the myriad anecdotes. Yet, the freshness and power of ISBN 978-0-7432-9776-9

www.Latham.org Summer 2009 / The Latham Letter / 21 Broken Trust and New Beginnings The First in a Series of Rescue Tails

By Jenny Cramer and Tracie Crawford Napoleon is a special horse with an insightful per- spective of life at Reaching Hands Ranch in Pow- ell, Wyoming. Reaching Hands Ranch provides a life changing refuge and rehabilitation experience benefiting children and horses in need of a second chance. Napoleon was the very first rescue horse to be taken in at Reaching Hands Ranch. Now Napoleon is sharing his personal stories of the Ranch through a series of children’s books. Each book will reflect a character-building value through the heartwarming stories of horses and children who are brought together to help one another at Reaching Hands Ranch.

Proceeds benefit Reaching Hands Ranch Horse Rescue and Youth Program. $12.99 + shipping. To order, contact Reaching Hands Ranch, PO Box 656, Powell, WY 82435, 307-272-9437, www.reachinghandsranch.org.

Coming in the next Latham Letter: More about Reaching Hands Ranch

Teaching Compassion: A Guide for Humane Educators, Teachers, and Parents By Pamela Raphael with Libby Colman, Ph.D. and Lynn Loar, Ph.D.

The meanings of animals in the hearts of children as revealed through artwork and poetry. A teacher’s narrative and lesson plans to encourage respect, responsibility, compassion, and empathy with a special section devoted to handling disclosures of child and animal abuse. Appendices include lesson plans, vocabulary lists, homework ideas, techniques for teaching poetry, ideas for role plays and art projects, and an extensive resource list.

$14.95 USD + CA tax, p/h

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It’s a tragic sign of our times that many pit bulls who would make wonderful companions wait in vain for adoption.

Pit Bull Paradox offers sound advice for successful, rewarding adoptions emphasizing owner responsibility.

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“Mindfulness and heart! I’ve been waiting for a video like this ... it will be a great tool to help educate potential adopters.” Elana Rose Blum, Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA

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